Low self esteem when losing in a game?

Question

When I play basketball sometimes I start to lose confidence and self esteem when I start to lose by 3 baskets or more. If it is a tie game or I am winning then I play with extreme confidence. But if I start losing I feel like it's over and that no matter how hard I try I'm going to lose. I also start making sloppy plays and shots. Is there anyway to stay confident even when losing?

Answer 1

Well by your thought that if you are winning then you play with confidence. If you are losing then you lose self esteem. Remember it doesn't mattter if you lose or win as long as you are happy and basketball is a fun sport. Remember A loser who admits they lost are better than the winners who bost. When you are playing just keep in mind anything can happen if you are losing then just play with confidence are just keep thinking that you will win. This happens with me sometimes but just say to yourself We're going to win and maybe your confidece will rise and you might win. Never Give up because if you lose confidence then you lose. Feeling is an emotion your action is what matters. Just tink even if you are losing don't look at scores just keep in mind that you are winning. If you think you are winning then your confidence will go up. just like you said.

Hope I helped PPeace